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What constitutes diarrhea in terms of birth control pills and their effectiveness? (as in, how many loose stools and in what time frame?)
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Birth control: Diarrhea does not impact birth control. The hormones in birth control have been absorbed before they reach the colon.
Answered 8/21/2017
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